31/05/2011

We'll be at it again this year, and our first stop is Get Loaded in the Park, on Sunday 12th June on Clapham Common.

With Razorlight headling, and performances from The Cribs, Noisettes, Darwin Deez, British Sea Power and many, many more, it's going to give our festival season a major kickstart.

If you want to join us, grab your wellies and head on over to our Facebook page for our biggest ever festival competition.

The winner will receive TEN VIP tickets (which include access to the VIP bar for celeb-spotting AND use of the posh loos), so you you bring all your mates along. Plus, another 20 runners up will each receive a pair of tickets.

If you don't win, there's still a few tickets left so head over to the website to get your hands on some, and we'll see you there.

27/05/2011

Lady Gaga is planning what could just be our favourite outfit of hers. And the best bit is, you could be a part of it!

As part of her MAC Viva Glam campaign, Gaga's going to wear a couture outfit featuring the faces of her fans.

If you want to be involved, just upload a photo of yourself to the Viva Glam site (you can click the picture above) and help share awareness of those affected by HIV and AIDS.

Stylist Nicola Formichetti will incorporate the photos into an outfit the star will wear later this year. He's been working with Gaga for years and is responsible for some of her most outrageous and iconic ensembles:

Judging by these, this latest outfit will be spectacular!

If, on the other hand, you would like to wear an outfit emblazoned with Lady Gaga's face, you should check out this amazing vest that just arrived online today:

26/05/2011

Doesn't Kate look great with her honeymoon tan? We normally love Michelle Obama's look, but in this case she just can't compete with the new Duchess of Cornwall's chic, understated dress.

It's a perfect choice for a formal occassion - just above the knee, and fitted but not too clingy. Add the simple jewellery, classic clutch and court shoes and she's ticked every box.

This really is a masterclass in occassion dressing, so it's definitely a look worth imitating if you have a big do coming up. Here's how we'd do it:

We think Kate's definitely a Closet girl at heart - their tailored dresses suit her style - so this blush dart dress would be perfect. We've kept the shoes and bag really simple, so the overall look is really sophisticated.

25/05/2011

Stripes are always in style and any striped piece can be your wardrobe failsafe, but recognising the subtle seasonal variations will take your look to a new level.

This summer, try one of two ways to wear, inspired by our favourite designers.

Prada

Stripes were big and bold at Prada, with brights on blacks and clashing colours making a real impression. If you want a high fashion, high impact look, this is it! Try a pink and orange sundress or maxi dress - the colour combination is slightly unusual but still bright and sunny:

Jonathon Saunders

If you like your stripes more subtle, take your cues from Jonathon Saunders. Here the colours were a little more muted - pastel pinks, greens and yellows on white and neutral backgrounds. And all over stripes were replaced with stripey borders on full skirts - a look you can create easily with this coral striped skirt or green striped sundress:

24/05/2011

Rihanna experimented with a new style of evening dress at the Billboard Music Awards last week in a head-to-toe white suit. And it looks like she started a trend, because actress Camilla Belle turned up to the Young Hollywood Awards with a very similar look, just days later!

We're loving this look for evening - it's formal but edgy, and the lighter colour is perfect for summer.

23/05/2011

We know how much you guys love a bargain, and we also know that you're big fans of Dorothy Perkins, so we've got a proposition for you...

All you have to do is visit our Facebook page and click 'like', and, as if by magic, a code will appear to give you 10% off your next order!

As a Facebook fan, you'll be first to hear about our sales, offers and promotional codes, as well as when any must-have items arrive online so you don't miss out. You can see exclusive photos and videos, and let us know exactly what you think of our new looks and collections.

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